A substantial revision of Curriculum Books: The First Eighty Years, this new volume is a comprehensive presentation of curriculum books that have contributed to theoretical and practical discourse about curriculum throughout the twentieth century. Following an introduction that explains the book's purpose and how it was constructed, the authors present each decade in a chapter that provides contextual reminders about the social, political, and cultural events of the time period, discussion of salient events in curriculum discourse, and a comprehensive bibliography (by year) of curriculum books. More than 3,000 curriculum books are weaved into this presentation. The original and updated conclusions are offered to provide interpretative perspective on curricular trends, state of the field, and possibilities for the future of curriculum studies.
«An essential scholarly tool for anyone who works in curriculum. The bibliography itself is the most valuable reference source yet published on the history of the field, and [the] commentary adds an incisive and comprehensive interpretation of twentieth-century developments in curriculum.» (George Willis, Professor of Education, University of Rhode Island)
«Students in the curriculum field and those engaged in curriculum development will find this book filling the void of understandings about the ... development of curriculum theory and practice.» (Ralph W. Tyler, Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences)
«'Curriculum Books' is monumental in scope - the most helpful feature of the commentaries given in each decade is the grouping of books that followed similar approaches...» (Edmond C. Short, Professor Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University)
«...a very useful tool. An excellent addition to the professional literature of the curriculum field.» (Paul R. Klohr, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, Excerpt from The Journal of Curriculum Theorizing)
«Should be at the elbow of every curriculum scholar and in every professional library. It is a valuable reference work in graduate courses and seminars.» (George S. Tomkins, Professor, University of British Columbia)
«A unique compilation and analysis, useful for all serious, advanced students.» (Daniel Tanner, Professor, Rutgers University)
«An outstanding contribution to curriculum studies. The bibliography and commentary complement one another perfectly ... a basic handbook for anyone interested in the history of education in general and of curriculum in particular.» (David Pratt, Professor, Queen's University)
«More than ... a guide to curriculum thought and literature; ... ['Curriculum Books' provides an] interpretation of trends and directions ... and reveals many insights.» (Educational Leadership)
«Educators will find this clear, concise overview of curriculum history a valuable addition to their professional libraries. 'Curriculum Books' helps readers to better understand the evolution of the curriculum in recent decades.» (Phi Delta Kappan)
«A stimulus to research and should provoke additional thoughtful analysis.» (Dorothy Huenecke, Professor, Georgia State University)
«'Curriculum Books' fills a longstanding need and is an invaluable resource both for the novice and the seasoned curriculum scholar. It is meticulously researched and represents a significant contribution to the literature of education. It belongs in the library not only of every curriculum specialist, but of every serious student of education.» (Robert Zais, Professor Emeritus, Kent State University)
«A very useful book - pioneering.» (Michael Belok, Professor, Arizona State University)
«Students in the curriculum field and those engaged in curriculum development will find this book filling the void of understandings about the ... development of curriculum theory and practice.» (Ralph W. Tyler, Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences)
«'Curriculum Books' is monumental in scope - the most helpful feature of the commentaries given in each decade is the grouping of books that followed similar approaches...» (Edmond C. Short, Professor Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University)
«...a very useful tool. An excellent addition to the professional literature of the curriculum field.» (Paul R. Klohr, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, Excerpt from The Journal of Curriculum Theorizing)
«Should be at the elbow of every curriculum scholar and in every professional library. It is a valuable reference work in graduate courses and seminars.» (George S. Tomkins, Professor, University of British Columbia)
«A unique compilation and analysis, useful for all serious, advanced students.» (Daniel Tanner, Professor, Rutgers University)
«An outstanding contribution to curriculum studies. The bibliography and commentary complement one another perfectly ... a basic handbook for anyone interested in the history of education in general and of curriculum in particular.» (David Pratt, Professor, Queen's University)
«More than ... a guide to curriculum thought and literature; ... ['Curriculum Books' provides an] interpretation of trends and directions ... and reveals many insights.» (Educational Leadership)
«Educators will find this clear, concise overview of curriculum history a valuable addition to their professional libraries. 'Curriculum Books' helps readers to better understand the evolution of the curriculum in recent decades.» (Phi Delta Kappan)
«A stimulus to research and should provoke additional thoughtful analysis.» (Dorothy Huenecke, Professor, Georgia State University)
«'Curriculum Books' fills a longstanding need and is an invaluable resource both for the novice and the seasoned curriculum scholar. It is meticulously researched and represents a significant contribution to the literature of education. It belongs in the library not only of every curriculum specialist, but of every serious student of education.» (Robert Zais, Professor Emeritus, Kent State University)
«A very useful book - pioneering.» (Michael Belok, Professor, Arizona State University)